| 7/6/2021 |
Clark County Board of Commissioners
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Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Commissioner Jim Gibson commented on the funds and efforts dedicated to market wedding tourism, had met with Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) leadership and marketing professionals, the Clark County Clerk (Clerk), and others in the wedding industry multiple times and it was agreed upon by all that changes could be made to increase wedding tourism; proposed that, based on input by Legal Counsel, the interlocal agreement with the LVCVA be amended if necessary, and that the Clerk be granted $250,000 of the $750,000 allocated to LVCVA for the discharge of her responsibility as related to the marketing of wedding tourism and the Marriage License Bureau; stressed the importance of supporting the wedding tourism industry; further stated that it was critical that the Board receive a report from the Clerk at end of the year that would be used as a tool of measurement on the outcome from the use of those funds; input from the LVCVA regarding how marketing campaigns would be handled moving forward was expected; funds were allocated by the state for this purpose, and was viewed as an opportunity to do something different by both the Clerk and the LVCVA to promote wedding tourism.
Commissioner Tick Segerbom advised that when the bill was passed in Legislation, it was intended for the key County wedding industry staff to control the funds and supported the reallocation.
Commissioner Michael Naft expressed support of the 75/25 split provided there was accountability from all parties involved.
Commissioner McCurdy was also in support of the reallocation and expressed appreciation to the Clerk and Clerkâs staff for their efforts to enhance the Las Vegas wedding experience.
Commissioner Jim Gibson made a motion for approval of the modification of the arrangement with the LVCVA regarding the marketing of wedding tourism with the condition that there be a report at the end of the fiscal year that reflected outcomes and a measurement of how the funds were spent.
Legal Counsel advised that a motion was not necessary based on the wording of the item, and that sufficient direction was provided to staff for possible modification to the interlocal agreement regarding wedding tourism funds, and that any revisions be presented to the Board for review and approval.
County management clarified that, dependent on the amount of funds collected, the direction was to guarantee the allocation of $250,000 to the Clerk, with any remaining funds directed to the LVCVA.
Commissioner Jim Gibson stated that per Chair Marilyn Kirkpatrick, one of the first items to be addressed was the re-evaluation of the availability of marriage license services to residents in Mesquite, and that task was to be included as part of the direction to staff. | |
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